Construction Highway Technician Senior - Sioux City

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, sampling, testing, and digitally documenting construction projects year-round to help ensure the mission of the Iowa Department of Transportation: Making Lives Better Through Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, sample, test, and document construction projects.
• Act as the liaison with Iowa DOT staff, government officials, contractors, and the public.
• Maintain detailed records of all project activities, including vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports.
• Perform mathematical calculations to ensure compliance.
• Assist the Maintenance Bureau by operating snow and ice removal equipment during winter operations.

Requirements

• High proficiency with typing and digital data entry.
• CDL permit upon hire, with endorsements/restrictions within 5 months of hire.
• Pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• Drug screen and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements and applicable restrictions.
• Completion of a comprehensive bridge inspection course.
• Residency within a defined driving time from the assigned work location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus four years of full-time work in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing.
• Four years of education and/or full-time experience in the same fields as above.
• Continuous experience in the state executive branch as a Highway Technician or Construction Technician.
• Continuous experience in the state executive branch as a Highway Technician Associate.

Skills

High proficiency with typing and digital data entry.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Shift: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary and the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.